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Extreme weather event seen on almost 90% days in first 9 months: CSE report

India recorded an extreme weather event on almost 90 per cent of the days in the first nine months of this year, with Himachal Pradesh logging the highest number of human deaths, according to a new report. These disasters claimed 2,775 lives, affected 1.8 million hectares (ha) of crop area, destroyed over 4,16,667 houses and killed close to 70,000 livestock, stated the report, 'Extreme Weather Report 2022', released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). This estimation of loss and damage is probably an underestimate as data for each event is not collated, nor are the losses of public property or crop loss calculated, the green think tank said. "India recorded extreme weather events on 241 of the 273 days from January 1 to September 30 this year. This means that close to 90 per cent of the first nine months of this year, India had an extreme weather event breaking in one or more parts of the country," the report read. At 140, Madhya Pradesh saw the highest number of days

November likely to see above normal rains in South India, says IMD

The rains should aid planting of the rabi crop and also its early growth, mainly in crops such as wheat, mustard and chana

Delhi minimum temp settles at 14.9 degrees Celsius, 2 notches below normal

Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 14.9 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. The weather department said clear skies and calm winds are expected during the day. On Tuesday, the capital had recorded a minimum temperature of 14 degrees Celsius, the lowest for the season so far. Delhi's air quality improved on Wednesday morning on the back of favourable wind speed but it was still not breathable. The air quality index (AQI) stood at 262 at 6 am, improving from 303 at 4 pm on Tuesday. It was 312 at 4 pm on Monday (Diwali day). The neighbouring cities of Ghaziabad (262), Noida (246), Greater Noida (196), Gurugram (242) and Faridabad (243) reported 'moderate' to 'poor' air quality. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401

Dry weather to remain in J-K for next 24 hours; minimum temp at 8 degrees C

The Meteorological (MeT) department on Monday forecast dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours

Delayed onset, withdrawal of monsoon: Time for farming in India to adjust?

If the monsoon withdrawal is again delayed this year, this would mean that for the second straight year, the southwest monsoon isn't leaving the country on time

Limited data a challenge for accurate weather prediction: M Rajeevan

This is why IMD provides an assembled forecast, which is given as a probability

Rain forecast worries flood-hit Bengalurians hoping return to normal life

Forecast of more rains and overcast skies since early Thursday morning with slight drizzle has caused worry among citizens of rain-battered Bengaluru, who were preparing to get back to routine, after some respite the previous day and water level in flooded areas receding slowly. Residents of localities and apartments that were inundated are making attempts to drain out water and remove sludge from their houses and basements. Some badly affected areas continued to remain in darkness without power supply and non-availability of drinking water, even as officials maintained that efforts were on to restore supply by repairing the damages. While waterlogging on roads in most parts of the city are by and large clear, making way for easy movement of vehicles, some stretches along the Outer Ring Road and Marathahalli and nearby areas are said to be still facing some issues with vehicular movement with water still on roads. Also, potholes continue to haunt city's motorists, especially ...

UN weather agency predicts 21st century's first triple-dip La Nina in 2022

The UN weather agency is predicting that the phenomenon known as La Nina is poised to last through the end of this year, a mysterious triple dip the first this century caused by three straight years of its effect on climate patterns like drought and flooding worldwide. The World Meteorological Organisation on Wednesday said La Nina conditions, which involve a large-scale cooling of ocean surface temperatures, have strengthened in the eastern and central equatorial Pacific with an increase in trade winds in recent weeks. The agency's top official was quick to caution that the triple dip doesn't mean global warming is easing. It is exceptional to have three consecutive years with a La Nina event. Its cooling influence is temporarily slowing the rise in global temperatures, but it will not halt or reverse the long-term warming trend, WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas said. La Nina is a natural and cyclical cooling of parts of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns .

Warm morning in Delhi; strong winds likely during daytime, predicts IMD

Delhiites on Friday woke up to warm morning with the minimum temperature settling at 25.8 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather office has predicted strong winds during the daytime. The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 33.7 degrees Celsius. The minimum and maximum temperature readings on Thursday were 25.2 degrees Celsius and 33.7 degrees Celsius respectively. The IMD on Thursday said that the Southwest monsoon is likely to enter its withdrawal phase in the first week of September, which is about two weeks earlier than the normal date. The normal date for withdrawal of the monsoon is 17 September.However, the actual withdrawal of the southwest monsoon usually happens either earlier or later given the dynamic nature of the weather systems. The air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded in the satisfactory (91) category around 9:15 AM, data from the SAFAR showed. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 ...

Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers: Kuwait vs Hong Kong; timings, weather and pitch

Underdogs Kuwait to face Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers. When will the match start? Who has an upper hand? How's the weather and pitch? Read this article to know everything

Google Doodle: Who is Anna Mani and what is she famous for?

Google marks Anna Mani's birthday by sharing a Google Doodle. Who was Anna Mani? What are her contributions to the country? Why is she famous? Read this article to know more

Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh weather update, Aug 22: Heavy rainfall alert

Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and several states of India might experience heavy rainfall for the next few days, reports the Indian Meteorological Department. Read this written piece to know everything

UK's met office issues first-ever red warning for extreme heat next week

Exceptional, perhaps record-breaking, temperatures are likely on Monday, then again on Tuesday: Met Office

Automatic weather station comes up in Kedarnath for round the clock updates

The automatic weather station will help keep devotees visiting the temple during the Char Dham yatra updated with the weather conditions of the area, the officials said

From nil to 77 mm, Delhi's wide variance of rainfall at play on Monday

After a weeklong wait, the much-awaited monsoon instalment finally arrived at Delhi on Monday but with a wide ranging variations - from 0 mm to 77.5 mm - at play acrosss it.

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.9 deg C; rainfall likely on Monday

The maximum temperature in the national capital Sunday evening settled at 34.9 degrees Celsius, a notch below average temperature, with a possibility of light rain on Monday, the IMD said

Heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of India during next 4 days: IMD

Here is a breakdown of what each state can expect on the weather front from July 4, 2022 onwards on the basis of IMD report

Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.4 degree C on Saturday: IMD

The minimum temperature settled at 26.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal, it said.

Normal, above normal rainfall for north, central, south India in July: IMD

After a "normal" June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted "normal to above normal" rainfall over some parts of north and central India and most parts of south peninsula.

June monsoon rains 8% below average, says weather department

India received 8% lower rainfall than average in June because of scanty rainfall in the central parts of the country, the state-run weather office said on Thursday.